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Citation

Veerman JL, Shrestha RN, Mihalopoulos C, Passey ME, Kelly SJ, Tanton R, Callander EJ, Schofield DJ. Aust. N. Zeal. J. Psychiatry 2014; 49(5): 430-436.

Affiliation

NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, Australia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0004867414561528

PMID

25425743

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Depression has economic consequences not only for the health system, but also for individuals and society. This study aims to quantify the potential economic impact of five-yearly screening for sub-syndromal depression in general practice among Australians aged 45-64 years, followed by a group-based psychological intervention to prevent progression to depression.

METHOD: We used an epidemiological simulation model to estimate reductions in prevalence of depression, and a microsimulation model, Health&WealthMOD2030, to estimate the impact on labour force participation, personal income, savings, taxation revenue and welfare expenditure.

RESULTS: Group therapy is estimated to prevent around 5,200 prevalent cases of depression (2.2%) and add about 520 people to the labour force. Private incomes are projected to increase by $19 million per year, tax revenues by $2.4 million, and transfer payments are reduced by $2.6 million.

CONCLUSION: Group-based psychological intervention to prevent depression could result in considerable economic benefits in addition to its clinical effects.


Language: en

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